About Apremilast (Amorphous & Form B) API
Therapeutic CategoryCentral Nervous System (CNS)
CAS Number
608141-41-9
API Technology
Synthetic
Dose Form
Oral Solid/Tablets
Dr Reddy's Development Status
Available
Available Regulatory Filing
USDMF, Brazil DMF, Canada DMF
Mechanism of Action
Apremilast is an oral small-molecule inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) specific for cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). PDE4 inhibition results in increased intracellular cAMP levels. The specific mechanism(s) by which apremilast exerts its therapeutic action in psoriatic arthritis patients and psoriasis patients is not well defined.
Indication
OTEZLA, an inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4), is indicated for the treatment of:
- Adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis
- Patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy
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